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This trip explores some of the most untouched rainforest in all of the Amazon. On your expedition vessel, the Motor Yacht Tucano you venture far up the least inhabited river in the Amazon Basin: The Rio Negro. You explore areas very rarely visited and seek out the mysterious life of the wilderness that stirs in the forest and in the heart of wild nature.
Voyage to the Heart of the Amazon is a thorough, detailed, and sophisticated trip, where you will have the chance to see creatures almost never seen by other visitors. The trip is rather like being on a time machine in that you are able to visit places that have not changed for millions of years. Truly the trip of a lifetime.
* Fixed Departure Schedule (Sunday-Sunday)
2009 Trip Dates (Sunday-Sunday):
Aug 23-30, Sep 20-27, Oct 04-11, Oct 18-25, Nov 01-08, Nov 15-22, Nov 29- Dec 06,Dec 20-27
2010 Trip Dates (Saturday-Saturday):
Jan 02-09,Jan 16-23, Jan 30-Feb 06, Feb13-20, Mar 13-20,Apr 10-17, Apr 24-May 01, May 01-08, May 22-29,Jun 05-12, Jun 19-26, Jul 03-10 (Family Departure),Jul 17-24, Jul 31-Aug 07, Aug 14-21 (Family Departure), Aug 28 -Sep 4, Sep 11-18, Oct 02-09, Oct 16-23, Nov 06-13, Nov 20-27, Dec 04-11, Dec18-25
Family Departures: All of our trips are family friendly, but the scheduled “Family Departures” include some additional activities suitable for children. These departures are suitable for adults as well as children.
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Manaus / Rio Negro
At 7 A.M all guests board the vessel the MOTOR YACHT TUCANO and depart from Tropical hotel upstream on the Rio Negro. Through the morning we will cruise through the world’s largest river island system, the Anavilhanas Archipelago. From the observation deck we scan the magnificent tangle of vegetation at the water’s edge. By mid-afternoon the vessel has gone beyond the frontier of settlement and entered a wilderness area. Both shores are covered by dense rainforest. Though we cannot predict what we will see, we have a good chance of observing pink river dolphins and a large collection of exotic birds. Most certainly we will be treated to magnificent forest vistas and the spectacular trees themselves. In the late afternoon we embark in the launches and hunt for wildlife. We may also go for a swim in some of the world’s most clean and refreshing water.
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Rio Negro
Early this morning we explore the rainforest along the waters edge in our launches. We should hear and perhaps see howler monkeys and we should hear a morning serenade of toucans. After breakfast we go for a walk in the forest where we will get a good start on understanding Amazon ecology. Around midday we return for lunch and the vessel will get underway, perhaps stopping at a place to swim. In the late afternoon we will again explore the forest in our launches and listen to the sunset chorus of birds and frogs.
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3
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Rio Negro
This morning there will be an early exploration of the waking forest. We will keep our eyes open for monkeys... on most trips we see them often. We return for breakfast followed by either a walk in the forest or an excursion in the launches. M/Y TUCANO will travel during the middle of the day and we stop in the afternoon for an excursion. Tonight the vessel may travel a bit more as we marvel at the night sky crowded with stars.
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4
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Rio Japueiri
After our two morning excursions THE M/Y TUCANO will navigate along the heavily forested shore, scouting for wildlife. We may stop for a visit at a settler’s home carved out of the forest. In the early afternoon we will be near an extraordinary river called the Rio Jauaperi. Here we will see a kind of forest known as the varzea. We will scout along the
shoreline for some of the extraordinary creatures found only in this unique environment. Weather permitting we will do a night excursion to observe nocturnal creatures.
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5
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Rio Negro
Today we depart the Rio Jauaperi and head downstream on the Rio Negro exploring a new collection of rainforest habitats. In the daytime we will continue to scout in our
launches and walk in the forest, and at night we will continue our hunts for nocturnal wildlife
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6
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Novo Airão
After a walk in the forest we cross to the west side of the Rio Negro, exploring as we go. We will stop at the substantial boat building village of Novo Airão. As we walk
through the streets we’ll marvel at how the 19th Century thrives in this remote corner of the globe. Tonight the MOTOR YACHT TUCANO goes downstream to arrive by morning near the confluence with the Amazon River. As we glide through the starry darkness this is a good night to sip the national drink of Brazil, the “Caipirinha” and perhaps try a bit of samba on the top deck.
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7
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Meeting of the waters
This morning we explore the Lago Janauari Ecological
Park where the thick brown water of the Amazon flows swiftly
through the forest. This area is usually a very good place to
observe wildlife. Around midday the vessel will travel to the
“Encontra das Aguas” a stark several mile long line where two
of the world’s largest rivers, the Amazon and the Negro, join
in a turbulent maelstrom. Here the dark water of the Negro
runs beside the opaque brown water of the Amazon. In the
afternoon we scout one of the hidden streams in the area to
try to see more of the Amazon’s beautiful and bizarre creatures.
Tonight there will be one last excursion looking for nocturnal
life.
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8
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Manaus
In the morning, after a hearty breakfast, all guests disembark from the M/Y TUCANO to the Hotel Tropical landing-stage arriving at 08:00am.
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Included in the package:
* Transfers hotel or airport to the pier or vice-versa;
* Permanent assistance of a skilled bilingual naturalist;
* 7 overnights in the boat;
* Meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 7 dinners; and
* All the above mentioned activities.
Not included in the package:
*Airport taxes and air tickets;
*Medical expenses and hospitalization;
*Any type of insurance;
*Beverages;
*Personal expenses or extras; and
*Tips.
What to bring:
Although the climate is considered hot and damp all year round (about 80 to 85 Fahrenheit), it can be surprisingly cold at night in the jungle or on the river. Most of the time, passengers will find themselves wearing light clothing such as T-shirts, shorts, bathing suit and sandals, but for the hikes in the forest they should also have a long sleeved shirt, long trousers, light coat, good closed footwear such as high tennis shoes or hiking boots, small flashlight, binoculars, and personal effects.
We also suggest you bring some cash to pay your extra expenses as several boats do not accept credit cards.
Important remarks:
1. The below mentioned rates are per person valid until December'2010.
2. This package is not valid during Christmas, New Years, Carnival and Holidays.
3. If a single passenger is willing to share a cabin, we charge the double rate.
4. Meals: are prepared on the boat from supplies taken aboard in Manaus and sometimes caught fresh on the way. Foodstuffs that need it are preserved in freezers or refrigerators. The water served on board is mineral water. The meals are generous and varied, basically consisting of local cuisine where fish plays a strong rule and many times is caught fresh on the way.
5. Changes in route: The activities described may be altered due to weather conditions, season or group make-up with the intent of maximizing your experience of the eco-system.
6. If you have extra luggage left in Manaus, please keep your guide informed when of your transfer to the lodge.
7. The new rules and regulation from the Official Navy Department in the Amazon demand that every passenger boarded in a boat during transfers in the Amazon River needs to be in a passenger list containing full name, date of birth and nationality. Otherwise the transportation company will pay a fine and might be stopped apprehended, delaying the regular transfers. Please inform us your details when of your booking request. |
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